jordan is a key u.s. ally with close ties with western intelligence and has often been the target of islamist militants. this alleged plot was foiled by the intelligence department. as the syrian conflict rages next door and deputies continue to arrive, how much more difficult will it be for countries like jordan to contain the destabilizing effects rippling from neighboring to neighboring-- regions. >> there's more on that story on our web site at and the ongoing crisis. in china, 300 academics and former communist party officials have urged the country's parliament, not to expel the disgraced politicians bo xilai. he has already been expelled from the communist party accused of abuse of power and corruption. he faces a criminal investigation stemming from the murder of a british citizen neil heywood last year. his supporters say the move to expel him is legally questionable and politically motivated. now we can cross live to martin patients in beijing. who are these people? how important are they and th